- 1). Tape together several pieces of newspaper and set the large piece over the vehicle windshield. If it's not large enough to cover the whole windshield, add some more newspapers. Then cut out a template the same size and shape as the windshield.
- 2). Set the large piece of cardboard on your work surface (a floor works fine) and put the template you've just created on top of it as far to the left as possible. Trace the template on the cardboard and then shift the template about 6 inches to the right. Keep the newspaper template lined up horizontally as you retrace the right end of the template. With the added width, you get adequate windshield coverage even with a bit of play remaining in the accordion folds.
- 3). Use the utility knife to cut out the sunshade. Then make a notch in the top by cutting out an area in the top center that is as wide as your review mirror and about 3 inches deep. This will allow you to tuck the sun shade up under the mirror. Try to fit the sunshade into place, trim off more cardboard if needed.
- 4). Draw vertical lines at 5-inch intervals across the span of the sunshade. Fold your sunshade with the help of a bending board, folding forward and back alternatively to create accordion-like folds.
- 5). Paint your auto sunshade if you like, adding a personalized design. Allow it to dry completely before use.
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